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… are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a higher risk of infant …
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… not use humidifying devices with water spray if anyone with asthma lives in the household. If you do use these devices, …
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… for households with family members who have allergies or asthma. Vacuum all places that might harbour bed bugs. Use a …
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… (PDF 1.68 MB) Allergy/Asthma Information Association https://asthma.ca/get-help/allergies-and-asthma/ … Allergy safe adult care facilities …
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… It can irritate the skin, eyes, nose or throat. Allergy or asthma symptoms could get worse. Poor indoor air quality is …
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… Infants Act? The Infants Act explains the legal position of children under 19 years of age. One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as …
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… to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 … soreness, swelling or redness at the injection site. Some children may have a fever or experience drowsiness, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… is a shared responsibility between staff, parents and children. While child care facilities cannot be expected to … make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for children with food allergy. Maintaining an allergy safe … exposure to foods that cause allergic reactions among children who attend the facility. Having a care plan for …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … likely to have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 …
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… Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such … You can also use ibuprofen for relief of symptoms in children under 18 years of age. Examples of ibuprofen …